SHARPE Captain Lawrence Austin Sharpe, Sr., USN (Ret) passed away at home January 17, 2016 surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Rita and their children, Lara, Larry Jr., Tom, Mike, Jeff, Patrick, Erin and Martin. Born December 21, 1932 at St. Vincents Hospital he attended St. Josephs boarding school, Immaculate Conception School, St. Pauls High School, Jacksonville Junior College and Chapman University in California. He served our country as a pilot for the US Navy for 32 years, serving 2 tours in Vietnam, taking various commands around the world and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Returning to Jacksonville in 1983 he remained active in the Military Officers Association of America and St. Josephs Catholic Church. He especially enjoyed being around his 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reginald and Kathleen Sharpe and brothers, Reginald Sharpe, Jr. and Jack Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Rita, his children, grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother, Charles Sharpe, and 10 nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida or Devine Mercy House at St. Joseph's Parish.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 21, 2016.

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Charles Richardson

March 21, 2017

Rita and family, As you can see by the date of this condolence, it has been over a year since Papa Larry's passing and there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of him. I am honored and blessed to have been able to call him my father in law and the grandfather of my two beautiful children Charles, Jr. and Kathleen. I love all of you more than you know. Charles, Sr.

April 27, 2016

Rita, please know that we love and loved you both. Many happy times we spent with you both. I can't find your phone number, but we would like to speak to you. Our number is 703 644-3914.
Our love, Tom & Jane Yarborough

Phil Sharpe

March 24, 2016

To the Sharpe family. I just found out about Larry. Please except my deepest condolences. He and I were not related, even though we tried. We went through grade school and high school together and graduated together. I attended most of the re-unions. He kept me undated on our class mates. Some people you meet in life you tend to forget, not Larry. He had a way about him that you did not forget.
God Bless
Phil Sharpe

Corrie & Callie

February 1, 2016

What an amazing soul! His spiritual presence will remain with all of you always. Bless this family with love

sandy sharpe

January 26, 2016

We miss our papa!
Pat, Sandy, Austin and Savannah

Michelle & Tim Rasbeck

January 25, 2016

God Bless your Grandpa and family, Savannah. Your Grandpa was an American Hero.

Dr. Roger J. Geronimo

January 23, 2016

My dear friend Rita and to all the Sharpe family.
I am so sorry for your loss of our beloved Larry, Captain Lawrence A Sharpe, Sr.
I am a better person for meeting Larry and you Rita and will cherish our moments together especially this past Officers Ball at NAS,
People like Larry come into our lives so rarely, but when they do we know it.
My sincere thoughts and prayers to the entire family in your time of sorrow.
Your friend,
Roger.

January 23, 2016

Lara ..I am so sorry. ..my prayers are with you and your family. .
God blessed. ..
Your friend in California Tina...

January 23, 2016

Dear Rita and family.
Larry was one of the best man I know.
He was your perfect mate Rita and I love
you so much. My prayers are with you.
God Bless. Pat Montgomery

Vince Corbisiero

January 23, 2016

We salute Captain Sharpe's life and service to our country. American patriot and naval aviator. I know most of his children, who like Captain Sharpe, are honorable, great Americans. I didn't know he was a JAX native. I salute JAX's native son and send my thoughts and prayers to his wife Rita and his children. Well done, my good and faithful servant. Godspeed!

January 22, 2016

Larry leaves us all with a great big hole in our heart! Love to his wonderful legacy.
Ralph and Doodle

January 22, 2016

Rita,
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. Barbara Quehl

January 22, 2016

Dear Rita and faminly our prayers are with you we all have good memories and he is in heaven and that's a better place love julie and Louis

Julie Palas

January 22, 2016

Sending and light to the entire family as we celebrate Uncle Lawrence's life as he travels on to his new journey. I love you all! xoxo

Tom Lokey

January 21, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. To me, he was the face of MOAA and a great inspiration. I shall forever appreciate his counsel and guidance as I transferred to MOAA in Columbus GA.

Erin

January 20, 2016

I cannot believe you are gone Dad/Papa Love and Miss you

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